LB Joey Velazquez (National Champion)

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what a story this kid is.

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He's the anti-Tony Alford, who managed to coach for both Michigan and Ohio State over the last two years and get zero conference or national championships and 7 losses.

 

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Joey was on the kick coverage teams today

 

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Velazquez “blessed” for chance to compete for third national title​

No team has won three straight national championships since Minnesota pulled off the three-peat from 1934-36, but Ohio State linebacker Joey Velazquez has the chance to accomplish the feat as an individual if the Buckeyes can make another run through the CFP.

After playing at Michigan from 2019-23, Velazquez is in his second year with the Buckeyes. The walk-on from Columbus, who plays regularly on special teams for Ohio State, admits he never would have imagined he’d be in the position he’s in now two years ago, but he’s not taking it for granted.

“Yeah, it's awesome. Just coming here every day, getting to work out with the guys and blessed to be in this opportunity,” Velazquez said. “It's been really nice to be back home, playing in front of my family, being close to my family, obviously having incredible runs right now, so I'm just really blessed to be here.”

Because of his move across rivalry lines, Velazquez has been a frequent target of Michigan fans on social media and message boards, who have speculated that Velazquez played a role in the NCAA uncovering the sign-stealing scheme by former Michigan analyst Connor Stalions that led to sanctions against the program earlier this year. Velazquez wasn’t interested in talking about what’s happened at Michigan since his departure, noting that he still has close friends on the team, but said he’s learned to block out the outside noise.

“I don't listen to anybody's opinion that isn't close to me, that’s not my teammates, coaches, or family,” Velazquez said. “I really don't care.”


That said, Velazquez is grateful he’s had the opportunity to be on both sides of the rivalry.

“It's really cool to see both sides of the rivalry, and see how both teams take the rivalry. I think it's really cool to be a part of it on both sides,” Velazquez said. “I love everything about it. I just love The Game, grew up watching it, and being on both sides, it's pretty cool.”

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